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It's Bill, 7/19/26: Lubec Garden Club
A festive evening of plants, wine, friends, and one temporarily misplaced Tundra key fob at the Lubec Garden Club perennial sale.
Jul 213 min read
It's Bill, 7/12/26: Lubec's 250th 4th
Celebrating America's 250th in Lubec with history, community, gardens, fireworks, and friends old and new.
Jul 123 min read
It's Bill, 6/21/26: Lubec Community Together
A weekend of music, memories, and community at Lubec Brewing Company honoring J.D. Rule and Sineidin O’Niall.
Jun 213 min read
It's Bill, 6/14/26: Tina's Party
A chilly June afternoon, fried halibut bites, good friends, and one of Lubec’s favorite annual gatherings.
Jun 153 min read
It's Bill, 6/7/26: Lubec Socializes
Spring social events are underway in Lubec, from garden club gatherings to community stories and literary tributes.
Jun 72 min read
It's Bill, 5/24/26: Remembering Sineidin
A full hall, butterflies everywhere, and music filled the Legion as Lubec gathered to remember Sineidin.
May 252 min read
It's Bill, 5/10/26: Legion Derby
Kentucky Derby night at Lubec’s American Legion brought hats, karaoke, laughter, and one exciting race.
May 102 min read
It's Bill, 4/5/26: Gretchen's Birthday
A warm celebration at the Lubec Memorial Library honoring Gretchen Mead’s 85th birthday with friends, stories, and community.
Apr 63 min read
It's Bill, 3/29/26: Legion Birthday Party
A 103rd birthday celebration at Lubec’s American Legion with good food, music, and a few well-earned surprises.
Mar 302 min read
It's Bill, 3/22/26: Lubec March: Social
In March, the Lubec Library becomes the town’s social hub, with films, events, and nearby spots to gather along Water Street.
Mar 223 min read
It's Bill, 3/8/26: Lubec March: Basics
A look at the everyday businesses and services that keep Lubec running through the last stretch of winter.
Mar 82 min read
It's Bill, 2/15/26: Legion Fishing Derby
A lively winter night at Lubec’s American Legion Fishing Derby, raising funds and spirits for local charities.
Feb 152 min read
It's Bill, 2/1/26: Chilly Weather and Chili
Subzero cold, a Legion chili cook-off, and Northern Lights over West Quoddy—winter life on Maine’s easternmost edge.
Feb 12 min read
It's Bill, 12/28/25: Christmas Pudding
A first-time reader joins Lubec’s Christmas Pudding, discovering storytelling, music, and community along the way.
Dec 29, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 12/21/25: December Community
Thanksgiving in Lubec brought joy, memories, and unexpected sorrow as the community said goodbye to two cherished friends.
Dec 21, 20253 min read
It's Bill, 12/7/25: Anniversary
Reflecting on a year of blog posts, friendships, and a powerful Pearl Harbor Day memory that still resonates.
Dec 7, 20253 min read
It's Bill, 11/23/25: Off Season Saturdays
Locals reclaim Lubec, explore nearby eats, and soak up small-town vibes all weekend long.
Nov 23, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 9/14/25: Falling Into Place
Fall begins when the lights, pumpkins, and community traditions take over—not when the calendar says so.
Sep 15, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 6/29/25: Lubec's International Marathon
BFIM returns with 600+ runners from 12 countries, dino dancers at sunrise, and a yellow lobster trap finish line in downtown Lubec.
Jun 29, 20252 min read
It's Bill, 6/22/25: A Sense of Community
Neighbors gathered for Flag Day in Lubec—unity, pie, and purpose on full display for a hopeful future.
Jun 22, 20251 min read
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